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September-21-08

Build on your strengths

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I have read a few books on what it takes to become successful in business and selling. From Zig Ziglar to Kenneth Blanchard they all talk about the tools that are needed to close the deal or build relationships with customers. One of the more interesting books that we have read is Discover your Strengths. This very simple concept talks about selling to your strengths instead of trying to improve on your weaknesses. This was always the case when I first started out in sales management is that we would look for areas of improvement and then try and coach to those areas to make the person stronger. Through developing a persons strengths they will become better at what they do and be more passionate about what they love to do.

I am true believer in the basic point that you have to be passionate about what you sell or do or you are just wasting your time. So pick up a copy or download the book and listen to the principles. You can even take a Strengths finder assessment online that will help you find your true strengths.

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September-1-08

Increase your knowledge through reading

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I have always been a little lazy when it comes to reading. I will start a book, but then soon for some reason I put it aside and then never finish. This is what has madeaudiobooks for download such a great find for me. Since I am in my car frequently I can just put one in the CD player and then gain some additional knowledge while in my commute. Most recently I was asked to read “The Secret” a very popular book on what changes peoples lives. I was able to find it for download and then listened to it on my iPod. The book is quite amazing and very simple to grasp the concepts. The basic principle going back to ancient times is the Law of Attraction. If you wish or desire for something hard enough your dreams will come true.

At Anearforbooks.com they have “The Secret”, and many other great books for download with no membership needed. They feature everything from business to old time movies. The great part is that you can download them from any PC so that if you are on the road you can download while you are traveling.

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August-28-08

Improve your crowns

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We have heard that it might be a good idea to get a sealant on our kids teeth. So what are they sealing and what are the benefits? Sealants are a polymer resin that is brushed on the chewing surface of your child’s adult teeth. An ultraviolet light is used to apply the polymer resin. It is being used more as preventive dentistry and less expensive than getting a cavity filled. Since your childs teeth still has many grooves and pits this is a great place for food to get into and start to decay. So even though they may brush everyday, they may not be able to get all the spots cleaned. The sealant will act as a barrier between the destructive acids and the tooth enamel.

Your teeth are something that a lot of people do not take proper care of, even though you only get one set for life. Why is it that anytime you are ready to go to the dentist, you are more diligent in brushing and flossing, rather than doing those things during the entire year. I recently was inquiring about the possibility of getting a crown.Usually a crown is done for several reasons. To strengthen the tooth, improve cosmetic appearance, or to restore the tooths original appearance. Crowns can be made from porcelain, metal, or both depending on the need and desired look.

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August-22-08

The new yellow pages

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I just recently got the new iPhone and love a lot of the features such as surfing the web, reading email, and texting. One of the best features is the ability to find businesses via the map feature and then you can see locations that are marked by pins based on your location. Then once you find the business that you are looking for you just click on the telephone number and it will dial the business. I was wondering with all the information that you need at your fingertipsWhat to do with your yellowpages other than use them as a doorstop. So to my surprise there is a website that deals with such a question. They list the top 10 things to do with your yellow pages and the one that I liked the best was the one that shows a car made of yellow pages.

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August-14-08

Office politics

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There are probably thousands of Americans who get up every morning and go to work hating what they do. In many cases what make going to work is not the actually task, but the manager that you have to report too. There are those that micro-manage and believe that their way is the only way and instill no confidence in his team to get the job done. What if there was a way to tell your boss how you feel without penalty. At a new site that will be launching in April calledDisgruntles.com you will have the option to voice your opinion about your boss or job anonymously, and uncensored. They are gearing the site up to be able to share your workplace nightmares and get advice from others across the country on how they deal with their boss.

This site has potential if they can control the possible huge of wave of negativity that will come from allowing people to vent about their job. As long names are left out this could have a chance for workers to vent and find solutions to their work place problems.

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August-1-08

Can you really sell online

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If have ever wondered how people make money by selling online through auction sites such as eBay you are not alone. There are hundreds of books and seminars that you can attend that will teach you the secret of the pros. What they don’t tell you is that the market is very competitive and if you are not careful you can invest a lot of money and not make a dime. You will pay these seminars several $100’s of dollars to learn stuff that you can get for free on the internet.

One such site where you can aquired a free eBay auction template is at rogersemall.com. They provide a great resource on the do’s and dont’s of online selling. Start out small, and then grow your business from there. Don’t try and get to the $100K mark your first month, as it will take time to evaluate the market and see what items sell the best, and more importantly which items are more profitable. If you are selling 1000 purses a month, but only making $2 per item, you are spending a lot time for little pay off. Research and use those free resources, and who knows maybe one day you will be holding your own seminars

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August-1-08

Coach for performance

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All it takes one small change in the way you approach life or particular task in life to make the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. While I was in sales I found myself getting in a rut, so a suggestion from my mentor was to write down a small goal that I wanted to achieve and put on my bathroom mirror so that I was sure to see it everyday. He told me not to make it too easy, but something that was attainable. It was shortly after that I approached my customers with more confidence and began to have the most successful year in my young career. A bio of a coach is one who pushes you to attain things that you would not normally think you could do. Business coaching is an art and those that can do it and inspires and motivate people have a gift. If you can impact and change just one persons life, then you have accomplished more than most people in this world today. All you need is the focus and will to succeed and your on the path to fulfilling your dreams.

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July-25-08

Are you insured

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With the elections starting to heat up many of the candidates are promising to fix our health care system and a few of the top candidates have mentioned socialized medicine. This has gotten may stirred up over what can be done to fix our health system. My vote would be less government and more competition. Our system while not perfect at least allows the market to help decide health insurance costs and keep prices in check. Many American are looking for ways to get better health care at a competitive cost. There are more and more sites that are offering a free health insurance quote to those that visit their site.

Sites like BUPA is one such site that offers not only free health insurance quotes but also disease state information for their customers. At their site you can find options for private health insurance where you can get different levels of coverage. You can find options that cover both inpatient and outpatient services and possibly coverage for a pre-existing condition. There are people available to talk to help you find the right coverage for you.

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July-18-08

Relax

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A comedian by the name of Brian Regan does a bit on yoga tapes that he listened to try and get into shape. He starts out explaining one of the yoga positions for men where the instructor asks the participants to take the bottom of their right foot and placing on the small of their back, then take your left foot and throw it over your neck like a scarf and “relax” As he continues he explains the relaxation pose where the men are instructed to set back on the balls of their feet and “relax.” The he claims ” I can hear my feet bones cracking” which is quite funny when you see the act. It is quite hilarious and really does paint the picture of what it takes to do yoga. While it is funny exercising is something that we all should do on a regular basis and doing yoga is an activity that can help stretch and tone your muscles.
Many people will swear by the benefits of yoga to not only the physical but spiritual well being of the individual. Many men have this image as Brian points out in his comedy show that yoga looks painful and not you typical exercise routine. You can find yoga videos that are targeted specifically for men to help you learn the correct poses and the benefit that this type of exercise can bring.

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July-15-08

Getting your blog seen

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Growing your blog can be a hard buy enjoyable task. There are more and more people coming online to start their own blogs to communicate with family, to use as an outlet, or to create their own presence online. Blogs are very easy to start and very inexpensive. If you can type on a keyboard then you can have your own outlet to the world for anyone to read and comment on. Many new bloggers need to understand that they are opening themselves up to the entire world and if they produce something that does not agree with the masses they may not like the feedback they receive through comments or other blog posts. Trying these blogs one can see the diversity on what you can do online.

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July-14-08

Insurance online

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There are several things you need to consider when purchasing life insurance. There are two main types called term and whole life insurance. The type you choose will depend on your risk profile and if you are looking to provide an investment tool, or just get some insurance to protect your family in case of an accident. Term life will usually be cheaper and have a shorter term and have no residual value.

For whole Life insurance you can usually get a decent return so that your premiums will stay constant over the life of the policy. On some policies you can even use any net capital return to help reinvest and purchase more insurance coverage. Shopping for insurance is now easier than ever with sites like Insuranceportalonline.com to help you compare different policies and types of insurance.

July-12-08

Get your voice heard

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Many artists are making the crossover to voiceovers to increase their income as well as increase their audience. Many singers are already trained in the technical and fundamental aspects of vocal technique, the leap to doing voiceovers is quite natural. At Voices.com they provide a venue where artists can upload their voice projects for such companies as NBC, Disney, and Apple computers. They are helping to provide the avenue where those seeking to get into voiceover work can connect with those seeking out individuals for certain projects.

Record your projects and create your account to be available for some major companies that are looking for individuals to complete various

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February-2-08

Comprehensive coverage for your car insurance

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What is Comprehensive coverage? Comprehensive coverage car insurance will usually pay for damages to your car that weren’t caused by an auto accident; damages from theft, fire, vandalism, natural disasters, or hitting a larger animal all qualify. Comprehensive coverage also comes with a deductible and your insurer will only pay as much as the car was worth when it got wrecked. The higher the deductible, the lower your premium will be, but be sure not to set it to high as this will an out of pocket expense for you. Because insurance companies normally will not pay you more than your car’s book value, it’s helpful if you have a rough idea of this amount. Most insurance adjusters use the Kelley Blue Book.You easily get free car insurance quotes online, and have mulitple insurers bidding for your business by searching car insurance online and get a wide selection of vendors competing for your business.

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